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OMARURU, 23 February 2026 - The building popularly known as the “yellow building” in Omaruru which is set to be converted into a Technical Vocational Education Training Centre, after years of being unoccupied and unused. (Photo contributed)
Omaruru TVET centre dream nears reality
SWAKOPMUND, 23 FEB (NAMPA) - Omaruru Constituency Councillor, Hendrina Gebhardt, has described the imminent opening of a Techn...
Isabel Bento
2026-02-23
GOBABIS, 22 February 2026 - Omaheke Regional Council chairperson Rocco Nguvauva (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA
Education a key to transformation: Nguvauva
GOBABIS, 22 FEB (NAMPA) – Chairperson of the Omaheke Regional Council, Rocco Nguvauva on Saturday described the Omaheke Care...
Zebaldt Ngaruka
2026-02-22
TSINTSABIS, 20 February 2026- The Ombili cultural group performing a play during the commemoration of international mother language day in Tsintsabis, Guinas constituency. (Photo: Max Henrich) NAMPA
Tsintsabis commemorates mother language day
OMUTHIYA, 21 FEB (NAMPA) – The Directorate of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture in the Oshikoto Region ...
Max Henrich
2026-02-21
ONYUULAYE, 19 February 2026- Head of communications, public education and marketing at Nored, Simon Lukas, educating learners at Ashihaya primary school on the safety and dangers of electricity. (Photo: Max Henrich) NAMPA
Nored’s ‘Takamisa’ electricity campaign taken to Oshikoto schools
OMUTHIYA, 20 FEB (NAMPA) – The Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (Nored) on Thursday started rolling out its ‘Taka...
Max Henrich
2026-02-20
OUTJO, 17 February 2026- Karaku Marine hands over items worth N.dollars 50 thousand to Outjo Project Primary School in Outjo, Kunene Region (Photo: Dalene Kooper) NAMPA
Karaku Marine donates items to Outjo Project Primary School
OUTJO, 17 FEB (NAMPA) - The Outjo Project Primary School on Tuesday received items worth N. dollars 50 000 from Lüderitz-base...
Dalene Kooper
2026-02-18
SIMANYA, 16 February 2026- The Minister of Information and Communication Technology Emma Theofelus, on Monday hosted a High-Level Stakeholders Engagement Simanya Lodge in Mpungu Constituency , Kavango West region to take stock of the ICT related challenges in the region. (Photo: Lylie Joel) NAMPA
Kavango West to benefit from new network infrastructure, free Wi-Fi
SIMANYA, 17 FEB (NAMPA) – Three newly constructed network towers in the Kavango West Region will provide free Wi-Fi to neigh...
Joel Lylie
2026-02-17
OTJIWARONGO, 16 February 2026 - Newly acquired uniforms nurses being handed over by the Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Esperance Luvindao Monday afternoon at a symbolic ceremony held at Otjiwarongo. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA
State doctors and nurses receive new uniforms
OTJIWARONGO, 17 FEB (NAMPA) – The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Esperance Luvindao, on Monday handed over 15 00...
Mulisa Simiyasa
2026-02-17
OTJIWARONGO, 16 February 2026 - Otjozondjupa Regional Health Director, Gebhardo Timoteus (R) on Monday morning waiting to receive a petition from the Otjiwarongo community members agrieved of a deteriorating healthcare service delivery at the Otjiwarongo State Hospital. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA
Otjiwarongo community demands improved medical services
OTJIWARONGO, 16 FEB (NAMPA) – Community members of Otjiwarongo on Monday morning staged a peaceful demonstration demanding i...
Mulisa Simiyasa
2026-02-16
OSHAKATI, 16 July 2025 - Oshana Governor Hofni Iipinge. (Photo: Contributed)
Iipinge calls for academic turnaround plan for Oshana
ONGWEDIVA, 13 FEB (NAMPA) - Oshana Governor Hofni Iipinge has stressed the need for an academic turnaround plan for the region...
Ester Hakaala
2026-02-13
WINDHOEK - University of Namibia Main Campus. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA
UNAM ranks 31st in QS sub-Saharan Africa rankings debut
WINDHOEK, 13 FEB (NAMPA) – The University of Namibia (UNAM) has been ranked 31st in the inaugural QS World University Rankin...
Mathilde Kudumo
2026-02-13
WINDHOEK, 12 February 2026 - Ministry of Health and Social Services Minister Esperance Luvindao (C) captured during the handover of ultasound probes by the Capricorn Foundation. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA
Capricorn Foundation donates portable ultrasound equipment to health ministry
WINDHOEK, 13 FEB (NAMPA) – The Capricorn Foundation on Thursday donated three portable ultrasound probes valued at N.dollars...
Mathilde Kudumo
2026-02-13
RUNDU, 12 February 2026- Learners from Gabriel Muhuli Combined School going home after they were dismissed early due to lack of water at the school. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA
Water shortage forces early dismissal at Gabriel Muhuli school
By Sawi Hausiku RUNDU, 12 FEB (NAMPA) – Gabriel Muhuli Combined School in the Rundu Rural Constituency of the Kavango East R...
Sawi Hausiku
2026-02-12
WINDHOEK, 12 FEBRUARY 2025 - Vice President Lucia Witbooi (C) pictured amongst delegates during the innauguration of the National Council For Higher Education (Photo: Simsolia Kambonde) NAMPA
NCHE honours late founding chair Ngavirue at 20th anniversary
WINDHOEK, 12 FEB (NAMPA) – The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) on Thursday inaugurated its head office in honou...
Filemon Haininga
2026-02-12
OMUTHIYA, 12 February 2026- Oshikoto education stakeholders at the official handover water tanks. (Photo: Max Henrich) Nampa
Kathindi donates water tanks to Oshikoto schools
OMUTHIYA, 12 FEB (NAMPA) - The Governor of the Oshikoto Region, Sacky Kathindi, on Thursday donated 10 heavy-duty water tanks ...
Max Henrich
2026-02-12
OMUNTELE, 10 February 2026- Oshikoto Sacky Kathindi (C) officially handing over the site of the construction of a new classroom at Uupindi Primary School. (Photo: contributed)
Kathindi hands over site for additional classroom at Uupindi school
OMUTHIYA, 10 FEB (NAMPA) – Oshikoto Region Governor Sacky Kathindi on Tuesday handed over a site at Uupindi Primary School i...
Max Henrich
2026-02-10
SWAKOPMUND, 15 January 2025 - Swakopmund Circuit Inspector Chris Eixab. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA
Swakopmund circuit intensifies efforts to place learners
SWAKOPMUND, 09 FEB (NAMPA) – The Swakopmund education circuit is implementing emergency measures to accommodate over 80 unpl...
Isabel Bento
2026-02-09
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KWRC procures cooler/freezer units for Katjinakatji Combined School
KATJINAKATJI, 07 FEB (NAMPA) – The Kavango West Regional Council (KWRC) has procured cooler and freezer units for the dining...
Joel Lylie
2026-02-07
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Ministry of Health launches national digital health policy
WINDHOEK, 06 FEB (NAMPA) – The Ministry of Health and Social Services on Friday launched its first National Digital Health P...
Mathilde Kudumo
2026-02-06
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Oshikoto health task force hosts anti-tobacco campaign
OMUTHIYA, 06 FEB (NAMPA) – The Oshikoto Regional School Health Task Force is conducting a substance and tobacco awareness ca...
Max Henrich
2026-02-06
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City urges immediate removal of recalled infant formula
WINDHOEK, 05 FEB (NAMPA) – The City of Windhoek on Thursday instructed all retailers operating within the capital to immedia...
Ali Negumbo
2026-02-05
WINDHOEK, 05 February 2026 - Rolf Hansen, chief executive officer of the Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN). (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA
HPV vaccination safe, say health officials
WINDHOEK, 06 FEB (NAMPA) – Health officials have said the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is safe, after some parents exp...
Justina Shuumbwa
2026-02-06
SWAKOPMUND, 27 January 2026 - Swakopmund Constituency Councillor Victor Maswahu administering polio vaccination drops to a child at the Hanganeni Primary School during the launch of the campaign. (Photo: Contributed)
Parents, caregivers reminded to vaccinate children against polio
SWAKOPMUND, 05 FEB (NAMPA) – Health authorities in the Erongo Region have urged parents and caregivers to ensure that all ch...
Isabel Bento
2026-02-05
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Cenored donates obsolete electrical equipment to Nakayale VTC
OMUTHIYA, 05 FEB (NAMPA) – The Nakayale Vocational Training Centre at Outapi in the Omusati Region on Thursday received obso...
Max Henrich
2026-02-05
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Nekomba reaffirms commitment to improved education and learner welfare
OMUTHIYA, 05 FEB (NAMPA) - Omuthiya Constituency Councillor Erastus Nekomba has reaffirmed to learners and teachers at Lipundi...
Max Henrich
2026-02-05
WINDHOEK, 05 February 2026 - Attendees pictured during a cervical cancer awareness dialogue in Windhoek. (Photo by: Mathilde Kudumo) NAMPA
Women urged to seek cervical cancer care early
WINDHOEK, 05 FEB (NAMPA) – Health experts have raised concern over the growing number of Namibian women presenting with adva...
Mathilde Kudumo
2026-02-05
NKURENKURU, 15 April 2025 - Vulnerable children queue up to receive a meal at the Gava Village Soup Kitchen in the Kavango West Region. (Photo: Lylie Joel) NAMPA
Instant porridge feeding programme rolled out in Kavango West
NKURENKURU, 05 FEB (NAMPA) - The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture, in partnership with the Wo...
Joel Lylie
2026-02-05
OKANKOLO, 04 February 2026 - A German national, Fiedler Wolfgang, on Wednesday donated textbooks to Okankolo Combined School in the Oshikoto Region. (Photo by: Max Henrich) NAMPA
German national donates textbooks to Okankolo school
OMUTHIYA, 05 FEB (NAMPA) – A German national, Fiedler Wolfgang, on Wednesday donated textbooks to Okankolo Combined School i...
Max Henrich
2026-02-05
WINDHOEK, 21 August 2024 - The entrance to the University of Namibia. (Photo: Contributed)
UNAM expands registration relief for senior students with historic debt
WINDHOEK, 04 FEB (NAMPA) – The University of Namibia (UNAM) has announced an expanded registration relief measure, allowing ...
Chelva Wells
2026-02-04
ONGWEDIVA, 18 October 2014 - The Ongwediva Medipark Private Hospital held its second Breast and Cervical Cancer Awareness Walk at Ongwediva in the Oshana Region on Saturday. Participants, including doctors and other medical officials, are pictured here during the walk. (Photo by: Mathias Nanghanda) NAMPA
Luvindao calls for united response to cancer
WINDHOEK, 03 FEB (NAMPA) – Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Esperance Luvindao, has called for a united national r...
Molly Weyulu
2026-02-03
WINDHOEK, 03 February 2026 - The Ohlthaver and List (O&L) Group on Tuesday donated N.dollars 500 000 towards cancer care in Namibia. Here, Health Minister Esperance Luvindao (R) accepts the donation from O&L Chief Financial Officer Theresa Weitz (L). (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA
O&L avails N.dollars 500 000 to support cancer care
WINDHOEK, 03 FEB (NAMPA) – The Ohlthaver and List (O&L) Group on Tuesday donated N.dollars 500 000 towards cancer care in Na...
Molly Weyulu
2026-02-03
SWAKOPMUND, 20 January 2026 - The Erongo regional centre for the Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN). (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA
CAN calls for people-centered care
WINDHOEK, 03 JAN (NAMPA) - The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) has partnered with the Union for International Cancer Cont...
Justina Shuumbwa
2026-02-03
WINDHOEK, 07 November 2025 - Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Esperance Luvindao, speaks during the official handover of delegated functions to Regional Councils in Windhoek. (Photo by: Edward Tenete) NAMPA
Over 8 000 confirmed malaria cases recorded in January
WINDHOEK, 03 FEB (NAMPA) - Namibia has recorded 8 760 confirmed malaria cases, 604 hospital admissions, and 11 deaths nationwi...
Eba Kandovazu
2026-02-03
OKASHANA, 02 February 2026- Different stakeholders during the Oshikoto regional school health task force workshop. (Photo: contributed)
Oshikoto hosts workshop to strengthen school health programme
OMUTHIYA, 03 FEB (NAMPA) – A workshop to strengthen the implementation of school health programmes at the regional level com...
Max Henrich
2026-02-03
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First Gentleman asks learners to shun intoxicating substances
REHOBOTH, 31 JAN (NAMPA) – First Gentleman Lt Gen Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah on Friday urged learners in Rehoboth at Dr Lemmer ...
Garises Joe-chintha
2026-01-31
NKURENKURU, 30 January 2026 - The Kavango West Region on Friday commemorated International Leprosy Day under the theme "Leprosy is curable. The real challenge is stigma." (Photo by: Lylie Joel) NAMPA
Kavango West commemorates international leprosy day, calls for end to stigma
NKURENKURU, 30 JAN (NAMPA) – The Kavango West Region commemorated international Leprosy Day on Friday, with regional leaders...
Joel Lylie
2026-01-30
OTJIWARONGO, 30 January 2026 - Otjozondjupa Education Director, Gerhard Ndafenongo, speaks at the 2026 annual education conference at Otjiwarongo. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA
Otjozondjupa annual education conference takes place at Otjiwarongo
OTJIWARONGO, 30 JAN (NAMPA) – More than 150 school principals, teachers and learners from across the Otjozondjupa Region on ...
Mulisa Simiyasa
2026-01-30